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13 Cool Examples of Google+ Brand Pages. It was only a few days ago when Google+ finally gave us access to brand pages – the moment we have been anticipating since summer.

13 Cool Examples of Google+ Brand Pages

Now, anyone can create their own business page on Google Plus and it seems that within a few days a lot of businesses have decided to do so. The brand pages are still very limited though – for example it’s not possible for the brand page to have more than one admin at the moment. However, I still prefer Google+ over Twitter for following brands and keeping up with content from the thought leaders in social media and marketing. And surely Google+ will slowly roll out more features for brand pages. Here are some Google+ brand pages that I thought looked beautiful and here is our post RT@dreamgrow How to Create a Google+ Page for Your Brand. Adidas Originals five pictures make a cool sneaker. How Pinterest Is Becoming the Next Big Thing in Social Media for Business. Move over Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

How Pinterest Is Becoming the Next Big Thing in Social Media for Business

Another social media site is stepping up as a valuable marketing tool for businesses. Pinterest, an online bulletin board for your favorite images, launched in 2010 and is already experiencing wild growth. The site registered more than 7 million unique visitors in December, up from 1.6 million in September. And it's driving more traffic to company websites and blogs than YouTube, Google+ and LinkedIn combined, according to a recent report from Cambridge, Mass. -based content-sharing site Shareaholic. Why should small businesses care? Brides-to-be can pin pictures of different wedding dresses to review, and people shopping for a new car can pin images of their options. Here's a look at why some business owners -- particularly retailers -- might want to seriously consider starting a business profile on Pinterest now.

But remember that this is social media. Related: What's With All the Interest in Pinterest? Ten Influential Nonprofit Bloggers You Should Follow. Talk That Talk: New Facebook Metric Indicates Pages’ True Influence. When it comes to Facebook, the number one question asked by brands is: What is the value of a fan?

Talk That Talk: New Facebook Metric Indicates Pages’ True Influence

The answer is not so clear-cut, as there are several factors to consider when formulating a response. While a large Facebook fan count can speak to a brand’s overall influence, the act of engaging Facebook users to become influencers themselves is more important than sheer numbers alone. Facebook’s new PTAT metric is helping marketers follow correlations between activity within the community and what’s happening on air.” The roll out of Facebook’s new analytics tools in October (see 360i’s full report to learn more) served as a wake-up call to many brands whose inflated fan counts amassed to significantly less actual active users on their pages. As an example, Lady Gaga’s massive 45 million fan count actually only yields anywhere between 400,000 to 600,000 users “talking about” the pop star via the “People Talking About” (PTAT) measurement (depending on how outrageous her latest video is). The New Twitter: Everything You Need to Know.

HOW TO: Fill In Your Facebook Timeline. Photos. About Halogen TV. Halogen TV is an empowering television network that entertains and motivates individuals looking to be the change they want to see in the world.

About Halogen TV

Halogen TV is a network that’s about much more than entertainment. Our aim is to be a platform for social good where people can connect with their purpose and with each other. This is our story … Mahatma Gandhi was an Indian political and spiritual leader who lived at the turn of the 20th century and is attributed to a lot of inspiring quotes, including “You must be the change you want to see in the world.” We couldn’t agree more. The truth is that change is everywhere. The difficulty is that everywhere you turn there’s a new need, cause or request for donations. You want to use your talents, skills and money to give back in meaningful ways. Our network and website tell the stories that matter to people looking for information, inspiration and ideas on how to make a difference where they are, with what they already have.

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